DW Edge snare?

[yumdrum]

Looking at a new snare and have never really got a chance to dig into one of these. Has anyone had extensive experience with this one. If so what depth was it? What was the overall tone? Ane how does it compare to the solid shell Craviottos? Thanks.

[bigbone]

I got a 6x14 EDGE snare, and it sound amazing, it's got a unique caractere,
you got the blend of the wood and brass that make it fat, you can tune it hi, and it will still sound big, not thin, and if you tune it low, it's a killer, you should try one,
but so far i am more than please with mine,

[yumdrum]

Thanks, so you wouldn't say that it ever gets too bright? that was my main concern.

[bigbone]

Originally Posted by yumdrum

Thanks, so you wouldn't say that it ever gets too bright? that was my main concern.

as far as i know , no, it never gets too bright.

[bigbone]

Here's a sample of that snare if that can help...

[spjessop]

What batter head is on that clip?

[Mike Caffrey]

My guess is: coated G1 or G2, with a Hazy 200 on the bottom.

[bigbone]

Originally Posted by Mike Caffrey

My guess is: coated G1 or G2, with a Hazy 200 on the bottom.

Wrong ee..........remo SC control (with the dot under) and remo
ambasador snare side under.

by the way Mike, i love your drum sound clip on your website (Shawn and Omar
are amazing also .....)

[spjessop]

Originally Posted by bigbone

remo SC control (with the dot under) and remo
ambasador snare side under

Thanks. A great combination.

[yumdrum]

Thanks for the clip. Nice and smooth. Was that played with a stick?, because it has a softer sound like the blaststix. Thanks again, Dave

[bigbone]

Originally Posted by yumdrum

Thanks for the clip. Nice and smooth. Was that played with a stick?, because it has a softer sound like the blaststix. Thanks again, Dave

Thank's Dave, it was play with sticks ( Zildjian 3A ), and i didn't hit with the rim,
or a rimshot, i play dead center, so it could make a nice and smooth groove,

All the best

Jean

[lpkyer]

très cool le snare

I'm currentl hesitating between Brady jarrah, Ludwig Maple and DW edge...

[bigbone]

Originally Posted by lpkyer

très cool le snare

I'm currentl hesitating between Brady jarrah, Ludwig Maple and DW edge...

Pas mal cool comme snare

i'M in MTL also, if you wana try it ( the snare) let me know.....

All the best

[lpkyer]

Oh yeah I'd love to. Where exactly in Montreal do you live? I'm downtown pretty much everyday.

[bigbone]

Originally Posted by lpkyer

Oh yeah I'd love to. Where exactly in Montreal do you live? I'm downtown pretty much everyday.

Cool, i'm on the east end...near the jacques cartier bridge, PM for detail
if you want

all the best

[biggator6]

There's one for sale at drumforum...

DrumForum.org • View topic - DW Edge 5x14. Nice.

[arizonadrum]

Originally Posted by yumdrum

Looking at a new snare and have never really got a chance to dig into one of these. Has anyone had extensive experience with this one. If so what depth was it? What was the overall tone? Ane how does it compare to the solid shell Craviottos? Thanks.

I have two edge snares. One is a 5x14 and one is a 7x14. I think the 5" is good but if you are worried about it being too bright, I'd def suggest the deeper variety. I play in a rock band and I prefer my 7" much more than my 5". The concept really does work, it gives you a sound that falls between a wood and metal sound.

[yumdrum]

Originally Posted by arizonadrum

I have two edge snares. One is a 5x14 and one is a 7x14. I think the 5" is good but if you are worried about it being too bright, I'd def suggest the deeper variety. I play in a rock band and I prefer my 7" much more than my 5". The concept really does work, it gives you a sound that falls between a wood and metal sound.

I agree I would go with a deeper model. I just recently pulled the trigger on a DW 6" x14" 10&6. I have
gigged with it both indoors and a few times outdoors and could not be more pleased. Nice open and dynamic. I just noticed that if I try to tune it too high out of its range it will start to choke a little. But that is true with most drums out there.
Thanks for your input. -Dave

[arizonadrum]

Originally Posted by yumdrum

I agree I would go with a deeper model. I just recently pulled the trigger on a DW 6" x14" 10&6. I have
gigged with it both indoors and a few times outdoors and could not be more pleased. Nice open and dynamic. I just noticed that if I try to tune it too high out of its range it will start to choke a little. But that is true with most drums out there.
Thanks for your input. -Dave

i threw a 42 strand on my 7" deep edge. have you tried that? i felt it really gave the drum more "spread" and i think it was a huge improvement on the dw snare.

[jimmyz]

this is a very old post so i dot know if any of you guys will get this but...

wondering what you guys (owners of the Edge) would say the tuning range of the snare is: ie can it go all the way down to an Fsharp?

Sounds like a very interesting drum with the right amount of versitility.

J

[arizonadrum]

Originally Posted by jimmyz

this is a very old post so i dot know if any of you guys will get this but...

wondering what you guys (owners of the Edge) would say the tuning range of the snare is: ie can it go all the way down to an Fsharp?

Sounds like a very interesting drum with the right amount of versitility.

J

I'm not completely sure what pitch i keep mine at. I typically have them tuned moderately tight in order to allow them to "crack." I've found that even if you have drum tuned higher, it still delivers a lot of body, especially my 7" edge.

If you did want to tune the drum at a lower pitch, I'm sure it would still sound cool, especially with some added muffling.

If you don't have a lot of money to buy a variety of snares, then give the edge a shot. It's really a great all around drum that can deliver in a range of applications.